explosive edge talent with rare upside, but durability is the big question
Phillips is a high-motor, disruptive front-seven defender whose first-step burst, length, and pass-rush variety make him a difference-maker when healthy. In his 2020 season at Miami, he earned major All-America honors and stuffed the stat sheet as one of the Hurricanes’ most complete defenders, while later pro evaluations have continued to praise his pressure creation and run support. The catch: his injury history is the loudest part of the scouting report, so he’s a strong fit for a team that values upside and can manage availability carefully.
